WASHINGTON—Heritage Action, a conservative grassroots organization with millions of activists nationwide, today released the following statement from Executive Vice President Tiffany Justice, denouncing the government shutdown caused by Democrats in Congress:
“Yesterday, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries picked a political stunt over the American people—throwing a temper tantrum to appease their far left base. Shutdown Schumer’s hypocrisy was on full display as he rejected the same deal he supported just months ago and blocked a clean CR, a move he previously called ‘reckless partisan posturing.’
“Democrats are taking the people’s government ransom, demanding a price we can’t afford. They want $1.5 trillion for extra spending, Green New Deal scams, and even more benefits for illegal aliens—but we won’t bow to radical activists cosplaying as lawmakers.
“The American people gave President Trump a mandate to save our country from the washed up Washington Democrats intent on destroying it. They may not think voters can see through their performance, but Americans are smarter than Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries.”
Background:
The Heritage Foundation: 4 Key Things You Need to Know About Government Shutdowns
The White House: Democrats Put Veterans, Seniors, Public Safety at Risk with Shutdown Push
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